2025-03-04
The Roar of Sorrow
“…when sorrows like sea billows roll…” That’s how one man described his lot after financial ruin from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, and then the death of his four daughters in a transatlantic ship collision.
Read more..“…when sorrows like sea billows roll…” That’s how one man described his lot after financial ruin from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, and then the death of his four daughters in a transatlantic ship collision.
Read more.."Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace… Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
Read more..There are times in life when God seems far away and we wonder why he is not speaking to us. Why can’t we feel His warmth?
Read more..What spiritual lessons can we learn from reviving a root bound plant? Root bound Christians need consistent “watering” by the Holy Spirit.
Read more..Father, thank You for producing fruit in and through us. Enable us to grow our roots deep into the knowledge of Your love so we will produce fruit
Read more..Many people want eternal life, but on their terms. In order to have this eternal life in Christ, we must put God first in our lives. We are to love God most.
Read more..How do you define spiritual success? Feeding the poor? Defending the weak? Sacrificing your own needs for others?
Read more..To God, we all sound like angry bears and distressed birds when we complain about not getting that promotion, or finding a spouse, or whatever else we feel we deserve. But God isn’t laughing when he hears us moaning and grumbling.
Read more..Although we don’t have the physical Jesus in our presence, we actually have so much more.
Read more..If you are stressed beyond the breaking point today, I want to pray for you: Lord, I cry out for those that are at the point of breaking. Those that...Continue reading
Read more..Allow the Holy Spirit working with your spirit to bring transformation and healing. Receive new grace to run the race of life free of weights and entanglements.
Read more..In the midst.. I see you Oh Lord the Lover Of my soul, who in the midst brings peace To my soul.
Read more..Thought: Instead of licking our wounds or playing the blame game today, let's put our situation in God's capable hands and repent of anything we've done to contribute to the mess around us. Then, take a deep breath and live in the purity and freedom of mind to be who God has created you to be.
Read more..Have you ever had too much encouragement? Not me. In fact, I don’t know of anyone who feels they have had too much encouragement. Usually, we wish someone would encourage us — just a little would help. A little encouragement goes a long way.
Read more..What do you really want? Who are you seeking today? Do you want Jesus so passionately that you can't imagine spending a day without him?
Read more..A house can represent a physical building, but it can also be a life, a marriage, a family, a ministry, or a business. It’s fundamental to focus on the reason for building this ”house.”
Read more..How much more could we be transformed into joyfulness if we thanked him not only for the good gifts but for everything? What if we thanked God for the trials, heartbreaks, and losses?
Read more..Take some time today to reflect on how you have been “kissed” this past year by God.
Read more..We had been aware of the difficulties these two couples faced, but never dreamed both marriages would fail within the same year.
Read more..We often give up on ourselves when we are faced with insurmountable odds.
Read more..Much to our astonishment, we had driven for twenty minutes and not found a single street sign! How were we to know where to turn?
Read more..It is not the beautiful home or the elaborate preparations that make a person feel good about being in another's home. It is the spirit of the people living in the home.
Read more..We must take our shaky faith and dig down deep to the foundation of our beliefs and strongly proclaim anew our trust in God.
Read more..A few weeks ago, fear crept in and wanted control of my days. Maybe you know the feeling—when you realize you’re worried about how-will-I and all the what-ifs for today, tomorrow, and 10 years from now.
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